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Noted. As stated in numerous prior case closure notes regarding this public shade tree. The tree is alive and healthy and cannot be removed for the reasons you are requesting it be removed for. All public street trees in the City of Boston and the state of Massachusetts are protected by state law (MGL CH 87). In the City of Boston, public trees are also protected by the Public Tree Ordinance which passed by the Boston City Council. Both MGL CH87 and the Public Tree Ordinance prevent the removal of a live public shade tree. There are currently 2 open sidewalk repair cases for this location. Case #101006237211 & #101006083193. The repair of sidewalks is handled by the Public Works Department, not the Urban Forestry Division. If you would like an update regarding the status of the repair of the sidewalk please contact Public Works Highway Division at 617-635-4900.

Noted. Noted: The tree is alive and healthy during the time of inspection. According to Google streetview the tree has been leaning since at least 2007. Public works appears to have made markings on the sidewalk, indicating future work to be done. All public street trees in the City of Boston are protected by state law (MGL CH 87). The tree will not be removed at this time.

Resolved. All public street trees in the City of Boston and Massachusetts are protected by state law (MGL CH 87). The BPRD Urban Forestry Division is unable to remove a live and healthy public shade tree for the reason requested. The only way this tree could be removed for the reason requested is if the Public Works Department was planning to reconstruct all of Fletcher Street to make the sidewalks ADA compliant and to have public tree hearings for the possible removal of each shade tree on the street that is interfering with sidewalk passage. You can contact the City Clerks office regarding any damages to your property. Any repairs can be completed by you and any tree roots impacting your property my be cut at the property line.

Noted. No catalpa street trees on this road. The honeylocust in front of the given address is alive and currently meets the City of bostons pruning specifications. no work needed at this time. All public street trees in the City of Boston are protected by state law (MGL CH 87).

Noted. All public street trees in the City of Boston are protected by state law (MGL CH 87). For the BPRD Urban Forestry Division to consider removing a public shade tree for the reason given, we need proof of the roots damaging the foundation. Proof shall include pictures of the roots growing through and damaging the foundation and written documentation from a structural engineer stating that the tree must be removed in order for the repairs to be completed. Until then the tree will not be removed. Proof of the damage can be sent to Boston Parks & Recreation Department 3rd floor, 1010 Massachusetts Ave Boston, MA 02118 Attn: Urban Forestry Division or emailed to Trees@boston.gov.

Resolved. Tree was removed by City of Boston Tree Crew. If you have any questions, please call the Park Line at 617-635-7275.

Noted. All public street trees in the City of Boston and Massachusetts are protected by state law (MGL CH 87). The tree in question is currently alive, with visible bud swell occuring. The BPRD Urban Forestry Division is unable to remove a live and healthy public shade tree for the reason requested.

Noted. All public street trees in the City of Boston and Massachusetts are protected by state law (MGL CH 87). The BPRD Urban Forestry Division is unable to remove a live and healthy public shade tree. This tree still has live buds and green twigs. If tree condition changes please contact our office at Trees@boston.gov.

Noted. The tree in question is located on a private street. The city of Boston does not maintain trees on private roads.

Noted. After walking the park and inspecting the trees, there were no dead trees found. Please include photographs/species of specific trees that you are concerned about.